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Published: Wednesday, March 20, 2013 at 7:06 p.m.

Last Modified: Wednesday, March 20, 2013 at 7:14 p.m.

Foundation adds Ritchey, Kennedy

DAYTONA BEACH — Lesa France Kennedy and Glenn Ritchey were elected Wednesday to The NASCAR Foundation Board of Directors.

Kennedy is the daughter of NASCAR Foundation founder and board Chairwoman Betty Jane France. Kennedy is CEO and vice president of the board of directors for International Speedway Corp. as well a vice chairwoman for NASCAR.

Ritchey is president and CEO of the Jon Hall Automotive Group/Ritchey Autos Southeast Automotive Management. He owns several auto sales dealerships in Daytona Beach and was a two-term mayor.

"This is a proud day for me on a personal and professional level," France said. "My daughter, Lesa France Kennedy, has become one the country's leading sports executives. Glenn Ritchey has excelled in the business world and community service. Collectively, they bring a wealth of experience to The NASCAR Foundation. And then, most importantly, they both are simply good, caring individuals who personify what the foundation is all about."

The foundation was founded in 2006 as a nonprofit entity to raise funds and increase volunteerism to support nonprofit charities. The foundation's board of directors now has 13 members.

— Bob Koslow

ROTARY

Club plans bicycle event

FLAGLER BEACH — Registration is now open for Cycle Flagler, an annual bicycle event organized by the Rotary Club of Flagler Beach for April 7.

Information and online registration is available at cycleflagler.org. Registration includes a $35 tax-deductible donation to the Rotary Club to help support its scholarship program. Preregistration, along with pickup of T-shirt, map, goodie bag and event wrist bracelet, will be from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. April 6 at the Hampton Inn & Suites Palm Coast, 150 Flagler Drive.

Event-day registration includes a $40 donation and begins at 6 a.m. April 7 at Flagler Palm Coast High School, 5500 East Highway 100, Palm Coast.

The event draws hundreds of bicycle riders for 24-, 40, 66- or 100-mile long tours through Flagler County.

— Bob Koslow

FINANCE

Bank promotes Bowling

PORT ORANGE — Mark Bowling has been promoted to executive vice president BSA officer at Reunion Bank and will continue to work from the Port Orange branch, according to a bank press release.

Bowling has been in the banking industry since 1987 and lived in Port Orange since 1990. He will continue to oversee compliance for the Tavares-based bank, manage internal operations and ensure the bank follows the Bank Security Act, said Michael Sleaford, bank president and CEO.

Reunion Bank is close to opening a second Volusia County branch in Ormond Beach.

— Bob Koslow

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<p><b> Foundation adds Ritchey, Kennedy </b> </p><p>DAYTONA BEACH &mdash; Lesa France Kennedy and Glenn Ritchey were elected Wednesday to The NASCAR Foundation Board of Directors. </p><p>Kennedy is the daughter of NASCAR Foundation founder and board Chairwoman Betty Jane France. Kennedy is CEO and vice president of the board of directors for International Speedway Corp. as well a vice chairwoman for NASCAR. </p><p>Ritchey is president and CEO of the Jon Hall Automotive Group/Ritchey Autos Southeast Automotive Management. He owns several auto sales dealerships in Daytona Beach and was a two-term mayor. </p><p>"This is a proud day for me on a personal and professional level," France said. "My daughter, Lesa France Kennedy, has become one the country's leading sports executives. Glenn Ritchey has excelled in the business world and community service. Collectively, they bring a wealth of experience to The NASCAR Foundation. And then, most importantly, they both are simply good, caring individuals who personify what the foundation is all about." </p><p>The foundation was founded in 2006 as a nonprofit entity to raise funds and increase volunteerism to support nonprofit charities. The foundation's board of directors now has 13 members.</p><p><i>&mdash; Bob Koslow </i> </p><p></p><p><b>ROTARY </p><p>Club plans bicycle event </b> </p><p></p><p> </p><p>FLAGLER BEACH &mdash; Registration is now open for Cycle Flagler, an annual bicycle event organized by the Rotary Club of Flagler Beach for April 7. </p><p>Information and online registration is available at cycleflagler.org. Registration includes a $35 tax-deductible donation to the Rotary Club to help support its scholarship program. Preregistration, along with pickup of T-shirt, map, goodie bag and event wrist bracelet, will be from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. April 6 at the Hampton Inn & Suites Palm Coast, 150 Flagler Drive. </p><p>Event-day registration includes a $40 donation and begins at 6 a.m. April 7 at Flagler Palm Coast High School, 5500 East Highway 100, Palm Coast. </p><p>The event draws hundreds of bicycle riders for 24-, 40, 66- or 100-mile long tours through Flagler County.</p><p><i>&mdash; Bob Koslow </i> </p><p><b> FINANCE </p><p>Bank promotes Bowling </b> </p><p></p><p> </p><p>PORT ORANGE &mdash; Mark Bowling has been promoted to executive vice president BSA officer at Reunion Bank and will continue to work from the Port Orange branch, according to a bank press release. </p><p>Bowling has been in the banking industry since 1987 and lived in Port Orange since 1990. He will continue to oversee compliance for the Tavares-based bank, manage internal operations and ensure the bank follows the Bank Security Act, said Michael Sleaford, bank president and CEO. </p><p>Reunion Bank is close to opening a second Volusia County branch in Ormond Beach.</p><p><i>&mdash; Bob Koslow </i></p><p></p><p><b>Send us your news </b> </p><p></p><p></p><p> </p><p>Opening or expanding a business? Have a new hire, staff promotion or good deed by your company to report? </p><p>Interested in sharing with News-Journal readers photos of a ribbon-cutting for your business? </p><p>Let us know by emailing your information to mybusinessnews@news-jrnl.com.</p>